As a child, I probably could have eaten spaghetti every day. Not healthy at all, since it is mostly a grain meal. As an occasional treat, it won't hurt. Of course, if I had my way, I'd make my spaghetti almost healthy with mushrooms, onions, peas, carrots and broccoli, along with the beef or turkey burger. Oh, and no tomato sauce. I know one person who cooks just the noodles and adds a bottle of Italian dressing and calls it spaghetti. I'd just call that Italian noodles. Though, I'll admit, early on, I combined three recipes for my recipe today.
Pre Cook Preparation:
Marinate: Yes, after cooking
A. Timer set to thaw meat for about 2 hours
B. Timer set to the time to begin preparation prior to cooking
C. Stay with meal to stir frequently
Meal Adaptations:
Physical Accommodations:
Bake the burger ahead of time
Boil the noodles gently
Frozen or canned vegetables can be used
Sit on a stool while stirring
Visual Accommodations:
Contrasting colored wooden spoon
Potential Food Allergy or Intolerance:
Beef
Cheese (lactose)
Mushrooms
Onions
Pepper
Sausage
Spaghetti Sauce (Tomatoes)
Spices
Turkey
Meatless Preparation Avoid:
Beef
Cheese
Sausage
Turkey
Substitute with: ________________
Utensils:
Can opener
Drainer
Large mixing bowl
2 wooden spoons
Pan:
3 quart sauce pan for the noodles
8 inch frying pan for the burger
Ingredients:
Meat: Choose 2 pounds of:
Beef burger, or
Turkey burger
Optional:
1/2 pound sausage
Vegetables:
Optional:
15 ounces of carrots
1/4 cup of cheese
4 ounces of mushrooms
1/4 cup onions
15 ounces of peas
Other ingredients:
1 bottle of Italian dressing
1 jar of spaghetti sauce
Dash of salt
Spices such as pepper to taste
Water
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Preparation:
Noodles:
1. Fill 3 quart sauce pan 3/4 full of water and set to medium until it boils.
2. Break the noodles into quarters as you drop them into the water, stirring constantly.
3. When the water once again reaches an almost boil, turn the heat to a lower number.
4. Drain the noodles when they have reached soft stage.
Meat:
1. Brown the turkey or beef burger in the 8 inch frying pan (add oil for turkey burger).
2. Drain burger, and pour into 4 quart mixing bowl.
3. Add:
1 bottle of Italian dressing
1 jar of spaghetti sauce
Optional ingredients:
Salt
4 ounces of mushrooms
1/4 cup onions
4. Mix well.
5. Set aside inside microwave (don't turn it on) to retain warmth.
Combine:
1. Add noodles to the meat mixture.
2. Stir well.
3. Add cheese, if desired.
Cook Temperature: Medium to low heat
Cook Time: 1 hour
Servings: 8 to 10
Storage Solutions: Square containers in individual servings
Counter safe: 30 minutes to an hour to cool enough to place in the fridge or freezer
Fridge safe: 3 to 4 days * Per FDA Storage Chart link in Resources
Freezer safe: 2 to 3 months * Per FDA Storage Chart link in Resources
Reheat Instructions:
Microwave: Time and temp may vary.
1. Place in a microwave safe dish (not plastic).
2. Heat until food is fully hot and reaches a safe temperature.
3. Minimum 2 minutes.
Add your microwave time here: _____________.
Stove Top: Time and Temp may vary.
1. Place food in frying pan.
2. Add enough water to almost cover food.
3. Stir frequently while food heats, until thoroughly warm, about 10 minutes.
Add your stove time here: _____________.
Oven Directions: Time and Temp may vary.
1. Place in oven safe pan.
2. Add a little water.
3. Heat until thoroughly warm, about 20 minutes.
Add your oven time here: _____________.
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